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Radius Care Offer Specialised Dementia Care

Thursday 26 April 2018, 6:36PM

By Beckie Wright

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New Zealand has a growing number of older people, and for most, their older years will be active years, with many working longer and remaining involved in their local communities. However, an increasing number of older people will also have health problems that require support. Dementia is a key example.

As our ageing population grows, there will also be an increase in the number of people with dementia. Currently, a specialist service usually diagnoses a person with dementia. However, the increasing number of people with dementia is likely to add pressure to these specialist services.

For residents with dementia Radius Care offer specifically targeted services, specialist staff and secure environments to ensure maximum wellbeing and safety at all times. Maintaining the best possible quality of life, in a calming, comfortable and safe setting takes priority.

Dementia is progressive. How severe, what symptoms and how quickly this occurs is different in each individual, however most people with severe dementia are cared for in Specialist Dementia units. Not all Rest Homes provide specialist dementia care as this requires both trained and skilled dementia care staff and a safe physical environment that meets strict Ministry of Health criteria. 

The time to consider care for someone with dementia is different for each individual and their circumstances. Sometimes the decision happens in a hurry, while for others there is an opportunity to make the move to care gradually using Respite care, over a longer period of time as symptoms progress. Knowing the steps to get started to find a suitable place can be very useful, and the team at Radius Care is there to listen and can help you through the steps to make the process a little easier.

They recommend you look at suitable care homes for your loved one if:

It’s unsafe for them to be alone.

They need increased physical support from you.

They’re becoming too much for you to look after.

They’re becoming confused or frustrated to the point of being upset or aggressive.

At Radius Care they provide your loved one with personal care in a comfortable and safe setting. They also give ample opportunity to take part in activities, make new friends and offer peace of mind for all, so for more information on respite care, aged care and rest homes Christchurch please go to http://radiuscare.co.nz